$342 Find Cheap Flights from California to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$547
Typical prices: $766-$1,185
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/18Sat 1/31
SAN - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$650
Typical prices: $905-$1,132
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/30Sun 2/1
LAX - IST • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from California to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Istanbul

Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 10:45 pm
SAN
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IST
19h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:44 pm
IST
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SAN
23h 14m2 stops
$547Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
British Airways Logo
2:46 pm - 1:00 am
SAN
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IST
24h 14m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 5:10 pm
IST
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SAN
32h 30m1 stop
$556British Airways
Fri, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 6:05 pm
SAN
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IST
19h 57m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:53 am
IST
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SAN
40h 23m2 stops
$572United Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:15 pm
BUR
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IST
26h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 9:09 pm
IST
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BUR
24h 34m2 stops
$573American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
American Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 8:15 pm
SAN
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IST
21h 27m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:36 pm
IST
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SAN
23h 16m2 stops
$573American Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 6:05 pm
SAN
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IST
42h 25m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 11:53 am
IST
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SAN
40h 23m2 stops
$574Air Canada
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:45 pm
ONT
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IST
29h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:43 pm
IST
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ONT
22h 13m2 stops
$575United Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
Lufthansa Logo
11:05 am - 10:45 pm
SNA
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IST
24h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 5:28 pm
IST
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SNA
21h 58m2 stops
$595Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Lufthansa Logo
11:05 am - 5:45 pm
SNA
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IST
19h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 5:28 pm
IST
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SNA
21h 58m2 stops
$600Lufthansa
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Air Canada Logo
8:40 am - 6:05 pm
SJC
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IST
22h 25m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 1:39 pm
IST
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SJC
42h 09m3 stops
$1,006Air Canada
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Cheapest flight$342
Flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

FAQs for booking flights from California to Istanbul

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to California with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

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